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A1301 Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Cambridge

A1301 Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Cambridge

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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A1301 Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Cambridge

02:40

44.7km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.23 km

Cambridge high point

Peak

5.26 km

The Roman Road Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Overgrown in places but just push on through, it gets clearer again

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16.4 km

Linton Water Tower

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Prep for granny gear and find your rhythm, it's a good climb

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16.7 km

Rivey Hill Water Tower and Off-Road Climb

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Typically water-logged gravel track descent from the Linton Water tower on Rivey Hill to the village of Linton. Dries up a bit in the summer months, but you'll get your feet wet in the other seasons!

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18.0 km

Jigsaw Bakery

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Coffee, cake and snacks.

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19.8 km

A slow and steady gravel climb or a fast and loose downhill descent in you're travelling in the other direction. The right of way cuts through the grain store. If the gates are closed you can ring to open them.

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21.9 km

Cow Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A fun descent through fields, woods and often mud.

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30.8 km

A1301 Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle path between McDonalds and Hinxton village.

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40.4 km

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

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A decent cycle path that connects Shelford and surrounding villages to Addenbrookes and the city centre. Easy access to the Nine Wells wooded and stream area if you are looking …

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

12.5 km

11.9 km

4.02 km

3.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

13.8 km

1.67 km

688 m

388 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

21°C

0 %

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A1301 Cycle Path – DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway loop from Cambridge

The Roman Road Bridleway

Linton Water Tower

Rivey Hill Water Tower and Off-Road Climb

Jigsaw Bakery

Grain Store Gravel Path

Cow Lane

A1301 Cycle Path

DNA Path Rainbow Cycleway

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